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DIY Customisation: Making Your 90cm Sideboard Uniquely Yours

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A 90cm sideboard provides the perfect canvas for showcasing your personal style. With a few simple DIY techniques, you can transform a standard piece into a bespoke furniture item that reflects your unique taste and complements your home décor.

Adding Personal Flair to Your 90cm Sideboard

Easy DIY Customisation Ideas

  1. Paint or stain for a new look: Change the colour or enhance the wood grain.
  2. Replace hardware for instant update: Swap out knobs and handles for a fresh style.
  3. Add wallpaper to drawer fronts: Create a pop of pattern or texture.
  4. Apply decorative mouldings: Add architectural interest to plain surfaces.
  5. Create a distressed finish: Achieve a vintage or shabby chic look.

Start with a quality base piece from Oak Castle Furniture’s 90cm wide sideboard selection and let your creativity flourish.

Tools and Materials for Sideboard Customisation

To get started on your DIY journey, you’ll need:

  • Chalk paint for a vintage look
  • Decorative knobs and handles
  • Adhesive vinyl for temporary design changes
  • Sandpaper for distressing or preparing surfaces
  • Wood stain for enhancing natural grain
  • Wallpaper and adhesive for drawer fronts
  • Decorative mouldings and wood glue
Modern White Painted Sideboard with Oak Top

This Modern White Painted Sideboard with Oak Top demonstrates how a simple paint job can dramatically change the look of your sideboard.

Step-by-Step Guide to Painting Your 90cm Sideboard

  1. Prepare the surface: Clean thoroughly and sand if necessary.
  2. Apply primer: Use a primer suitable for your sideboard’s material.
  3. Paint: Apply 2-3 coats of your chosen paint, allowing each to dry completely.
  4. Seal: Use a clear sealer to protect your new finish.
  5. Add hardware: Once dry, attach your new knobs or handles.

Creative Ideas for Personalising Your Sideboard

  • Two-tone effect: Paint the body one color and the drawers another.
  • Stencil designs: Use stencils to add patterns or motifs.
  • Decoupage: Apply paper cutouts for a unique, artistic look.
  • Fabric fronts: Replace wooden drawer fronts with upholstered panels.
  • Glass inserts: Replace solid panels with glass for a display cabinet effect.

Maintaining Your Customised Sideboard

After putting effort into personalising your 90cm sideboard, proper maintenance is key:

  1. Regular cleaning: Dust regularly and clean spills immediately.
  2. Touch-ups: Keep some of your paint or stain for future touch-ups.
  3. Hardware care: Tighten loose knobs or handles promptly.
  4. Protect from sunlight: Avoid placing your sideboard in direct sunlight to prevent fading.

Remember, the beauty of DIY customisation is that you can always change it up if you fancy a new look. Your 90cm sideboard can evolve with your style, making it a versatile and long-lasting piece in your home decor.

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